Being in a casual relationship means having emotional and physical intimacy with someone, which may be sexual or non-sexual, and no commitments. One-night stands, friends with benefits, and booty calls are some types of casual relationships. Before getting involved in a casual fling, you need to know what it entails, where to find someone, the rules, and risks of getting in one.
Here are some of the things you should know before starting to look for a casual date.
1) Know Where to Find Someone
Finding a person to have a relationship with is no easy task, but it is still possible. There are places you can go looking for casual hookups and get yourself lucky. A church, mosque, or temple are not your target places.
You get someone with the same interest in having a casual relationship from bars, dance clubs, parties, or at work though you have to tread carefully as you can lose your job in the process.
2) Date Outside Your Circle
When considering a casual date, go for someone outside your social circle. Flings do not last long. Having a person whom you can easily bump into can be awkward. If you are in school or at work, avoid getting a person in those circles, or else it can be hard to cut ties when you call it quits altogether.
3) Communication Is Key
Any relationship thrives on interaction, and a casual one also needs it. If you meet for several dates and the feelings develop to stronger attraction, it would be best if you opened up to the other party.
If their feelings are as strong as yours are, you can move to the next level. If they do not feel the same way, it can be hard for you since they do not see you through the same eyes. Keep communication open so that no one gets hurt in the process.
From the word go, it is necessary to know if you will be sharing any personal information. If not comfortable with that, let the other partner know. Speaking your mind will help you have fun and meet your expectations.
4) Avoid Posting on Social Media
Do you love uploading pictures of the last dinner party or the new hotel in town you visited? It sounds fun, and it is exciting but refrain from tagging your new casual catch. It may send the wrong signals as they may think you are falling for them.
On the other hand, your friends may think you have found the one. A casual friend may not last long, and if you keep posting everyone you have a fling with, it may damage your public image. To be on the safe side, keep your affairs behind the scenes of social media sites.
5) Set Strict Boundaries
A casual relationship should be, as its name suggests, casual. Therefore, keep it so. From the beginning, set boundaries and stick to them no matter what the circumstances. If you say you meet on a Monday at a specific time, for instance, let it stay that way. Avoid meeting parents and friends together as that now changes the meaning of the relationship.
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